Salford v Leeds Prediction & Betting Tips, 6th August 2019

Salford v Leeds EFL Cup Preview, 6th August 7.45pm

What a tie this is for Salford. They won on the weekend in League Two, their first-ever game up in the top four flights of English football. Could they deliver another success on Tuesday night as they take on Championship side, Leeds? The Whites opened their league campaign with a success on the weekend. Read our Salford v Leeds betting tips for more.

Salford v Leeds Betting Odds*

Leeds 4/7
Draw 10/3
Salford 4/1
* (Betting Odds were taken from bet365 on August 5th, 2019 at 5:40 p.m.)

Salford News and Form

Salford stepped out at home in their first-ever League Two match on the weekend and collected a 2-0 win over Stevenage. That was some way to celebrate. They came through the National League playoffs the last term to get their spot in the top tiers, which means that they will be taking on the League Cup challenge for the first time.

The Ammies are naturally underdogs here, even at Moor Lane as they are taking on a much higher-ranked team. Backed by a clutch of former Manchester United players and billionaire Peter Lim, Salford have earned four promotions in five years. How will their venture into the EFL Cup go?

Salford v Leeds Head to Head

This is the first meeting between the two clubs

Leeds News and Form

The Whites came racing out of the blocks on the weekend, winning on the road at Bristol City. It was a very strong showing in a 3-1 win that they took in their Championship opener. There’s every reason to believe that Marcelo Bielsa isn’t going to send out a full-strength starting eleven for this one, not so early in the season and not against a League Two side. But regardless of what they will be expected to pick up the win.

Leeds have won six of their last nine League Cup games. However, they have won just three of their last six out on the road, two of those three successes coming via a penalty shootout. Last season Leeds collected a first-round win over Bolton on home soil. They have such a good young squad with plenty of firepowers through the likes of Kemar Roofe, Patrick Bamford and Helder Costa that they should be fine.

Salford v Leeds Tips & Odds

Who will win – Salford v Leeds Predictions

We would expect even an under strength Leeds to come through this challenge. It’s a big night for Salford in their first ever League Cup game, however, it may be a rude awakening for them against very good opposition.